Housewarming Gifts: Nautical Bells and Other "Welcome Home" Items

If someone you know has recently dropped anchor in a new home, and you know they love the water, why not celebrate nautically?

Here are a few ideas from the folks at Everything Nautical to help you find a housewarming gift that says “Welcome Aboard” in a unique and useful way:

"X" MARKS THE SPOT

An address plaque will delight your seaworthy friends and make it easy for you to find them on their new street. Take a look at the Personalized Conch Nautical Address Plaque and the Personalized Lighthouse Nautical Address Plaque.

COME RIGHT ON IN

The front entry to your friend’s new home should show their nautical leanings immediately. Maybe a Hand Woven Rush Anchor Mat? Or a Brass Anchor Doorknocker?

A nautical bell would also be a fun way for visitors to announce their arrival. We have lots to choose from, including our Cast Iron Welcome Bell or Personalized Anchor Welcome Bell.

WHIMSICAL

Surprise your friend with something fanciful, like a Personalized Nautical Life Ring (with free shipping).

Or, if your friend is a bit of a rogue, warn the new neighbors with a Black and White Pirate Flag to hang outside the door!

PRACTICAL

Hand your friend a Brass Captain Key Chain to hold the new house keys and remind everybody who is in charge.

WEATHER-RELATED

If your friend is one of those who is always scanning the skies in search of seaworthy weather, feed their obsession with a Verdigris Heron Weathervane.

Or if he or she lives near the shore, they might find a Cape Cod Tide Keeper Clock useful as well as a conversation piece to enjoy for years to come.

Maybe you’re just not sure which item they would want. No problem—you can give them an Everything Nautical Gift Certificate and let them choose.

For more ideas, contact us at Everything Nautical. We've been helping people with their nautical décor needs since 1998, so we have lots of experience in helping people find just the right gift.